Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Epiq Counsel is an innovative legal services talent provider that offers meaningful in-house legal work and flexibility to sophisticated and credentialed lawyers and legal professionals. They are actively seeking a Contract Manager with direct experience in procurement contracts within the pharmaceutical industry to oversee the contract workflow and collaborate with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Oversee the end-to-end contract workflow, from initial intake to final execution
• Review and validate contract request submissions, coordinating with requestors to obtain any missing information
• Submit contract requests into the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system (Coupa) and initiate workspace creation
• Assemble contracts using standardized templates and appendices
• Conduct initial review of third-party redlines with minimal supervision, adhering to established negotiation parameters and legal guidance
• Collaborate with Procurement Category Managers, business units, and subject matter experts (e.g., Data Privacy, Safety, Quality, IT) during contract review
• Lead negotiations with counterparties to finalize contract terms
• Manage contract approvals, execution, and follow-up activities throughout the workflow
• Input key contract data to support reporting and analytics initiatives
Skills
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of contract review experience required
• Pharma / Biotech experience required
• Demonstrated ability to apply organizational standards and established playbooks when drafting and negotiating contracts
• Skilled in negotiating agreements with external parties in close collaboration with Legal, Procurement, and SMEs
• Strong aptitude for understanding internal stakeholder needs and communicating confidently and diplomatically across functions
Benefits
• Fully remote
• Compensation commensurate with experience and complexity of engagement
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid federal holidays
• Optional medical coverage; HSA Account; Wellness Program
Company Overview
• Epiq Counsel helps manage in-house workflow by engaging experienced legal professionals. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.epiqglobal.com/en-us/services/business-of-law-services/epiq-counsel.
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